US Market Intel

Solutions Engineer
Jobs & Salaries in New York

Live salary benchmarks, sector growth data, and premium opportunities for Pre-Sales professionals in New York.

Average OTE$135,000
Cost of Living75/100
Growth Index+12%

Entry Base

$105,000

Senior Median

$170,000

Active Sections

5 Sectors

Local Network

1,200+ SEs

Hot Market

Premium Roles in New York

Active Solutions Engineering opportunities specifically filtered for New York's top technology companies.

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Salary Benchmarks 2026

Real-world OTE (On-Target Earnings) data parsed from professional networks and local hiring trends in New York.

By Seniority

0-2 years$105,000
3-5 years$135,000
6-8 years$170,000
9+ years$210,000

Industry Premium

Financial TechnologyMarket Multiplier
1.4x
E-commerce & RetailMarket Multiplier
1.2x
Logistics & Supply ChainMarket Multiplier
1x
Healthcare TechnologyMarket Multiplier
1.1x
Government & Public SectorMarket Multiplier
0.9x
Total Compensation Tip

In New York, top-tier SEs often negotiate 70/30 base-to-bonus splits + equity.

Visa & Market Entry

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H-1B Visa

High Approval

For solutions engineers with specialized skills and higher education

Key Requirements
  • minimum Salary:60000
  • currency:USD
  • education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • employer Sponsorship:Required
  • processing Time:3-6 months
Path Benefits
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L-1 Visa

High Approval

For intracompany transfers from multinational companies

Key Requirements
  • company Transfer:Required
  • managerial Role:L-1A for managers, L-1B for specialized knowledge
  • employment History:1 year with company abroad
  • processing Time:2-4 months
Path Benefits

O-1 Visa

High Approval

For individuals with extraordinary ability in technology

Key Requirements
  • extraordinary Ability:Required
  • evidence:Awards, publications, patents
  • employer Sponsorship:Required
  • processing Time:2-3 months
Path Benefits

Market Pulse

Ecosystem Value$120 billion
Total Tech Roles389,290
Startups8,000
Unicorns25

Core Tech Stack

AWSK8sSaaSPythonReactAI/ML

Vertical Growth

Fintech
E-commerce
Health Technology
Media Technology
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence

"FinTech and AI-infrastructure are the fastest growing segments for Solutions Engineers in New York as of Q1 2026."

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